Bellas, fellas — consider this your virtual away message. Right now as you read this, this is where I am. Photo via Wikipedia. I’m in Trinidad — the most southerly island of the Caribbean, land of steelpan, calypso, limbo (and Carnival)! I’m not here for the two-day festival of debauchery, alas — I’ll be back…
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Seasonal Skincare – How Do YOU Deal?
Beautiful bellas, I’m on vacation! When I left Chicago, it was snowing. When I landed in Miami, it was chillier than expected, with temperatures in the 50’s. And now I’m visiting my homeland of beautiful Trinidad and Tobago, where the heat has been in the high 80’s! My skin is like, what are you DOING…
Who’s Coming to Fro Fashion Week?
I’m so excited for February!! At the beginning of the month, I’ll be headed to Atlanta. Yours truly is the keynote speaker at Fro Fashion Week! I’ll be speaking on Saturday, February 4. The topic? Bloggers, Brands, and Brunch! If you’re coming to the event, I’d love to hear from you. What would you like…
What Should I Wear To The Oscars – Insight From the Stylists!
I’ve definitely been doing my own search for the perfect Oscar dress, and I’ve found some options already! But the process can be daunting, even for the most fashionable of us. For expert advice and a professional perspective, I turned to three professional stylists to get their recommendations for Oscar night. Help me choose a…
What Should I Wear to the Oscars?
I went to my high school graduation, and I got married almost a decade ago. In the back of my mind, the time and place for a Big Fancy Dress had come and gone. What else would I require a floor length gown of inderminate cost for? For awards shows! Trying to choose THE perfect…
Sam Fine’s Red Carpet Beauty Tips
In just about six weeks, the Academy Awards will be taking place in Los Angeles. And I’m not going to be watching it on TV this time. I’m gonna BE there, and instead of just critiquing the looks of the stars, I need to be thinking about my own look for a change! And yes,…
What I Love About Lianne La Havas
It takes me a minute to discover new music. I don’t mean to be a late adopter, it just takes me a while to find new artists I’m intrigued enough to attach myself to. Whenever I hear new music I LOVE, I’m gonna make an effort to share it with you! And right now my…
Afrobella(s) of the Month — Toni Carey and Ashley Hicks, founders of Black Girls RUN!
In 2012, Afrobella of the Month is BACK! Some months may be written by me, other months may be written by an expert or a contributor! This month’s AOTM is written by Renisha James, fitness expert and personal trainer. Learn more about her philosophies on fitness at RenewedFitness.com, and follow her on Facebook or on…
Little Girls, Natural Hair. Tips, Tricks, Advice!
I don’t yet have kids, but I do have two lovely nieces with thick, lush heads of natural hair. And I have my memories of being their age, and knowing my hair was something to be “dealt with.” “Tackled.” “Tamed.” You may already know my hair journey from reading this blog — like so many…
Skip the Resolutions: Set a Goal, Meet It, Be Amazing
For this first week of a brand new year I’ve reached out to some of Afrobella’s contributors for guest posts on resolutions. First up is Afrobella’s fitness expert Renisha of RenewedFitness, please follow her on Twitter @RenewedFitness and join her Facebook page! Take it away, Re! We’ve entered the part of the year where everyone…